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Jennifer Sokolowsky

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Best PracticesBridge the Workforce Skills Gap with MentoringWith the evolution of technologies such as artificial intelligence, the continued march of automation and the rise of the gig economy and remote work, businesses just need different skills than they did in the past. However, these essential skills are often hard to find within the workforce or being developed as we speak. This mismatch…
Best PracticesReskilling the Workforce: Benefits and Best PracticesIn a business world where change is the only constant, reskilling has become more important than ever. Reskilling also helps people adapt to changing demands. Often, workers whose jobs would be eliminated by automation can learn how to use automation technology, such as warehouse workers learning how to work on robots. Sometimes, reskilling may require…
CoachingLeadership Coaching for Executives through MentoringSome leaders are born, and some must be made, but all leaders can learn to be better. That’s where leadership coaching comes in. Effective executives are crucial for organizational success, and leadership coaching ensures quality leadership isn’t left to chance. Whether you’re focusing on servant leadership, operational leadership or transactional leadership, mentoring can play a…
Best Practices5 Benefits of Upskilling EmployeesBetween the pandemic, the ‘Great Resignation, the ‘Great Reshuffle’ and the ‘Great Stay’ the world of work has changed drastically in just the past few years. Finding quality employees with the right skills has become a serious challenge for employers. Meanwhile, many employees are seeking new opportunities, either because they want to take a new…
MentoringWhat is Talent Development and Why Does it Matter?What is Talent Development? Talent development is the organizational process of positioning employees for career advancement in a way that aligns with the company’s mission. This includes identifying workers’ aptitudes and goals and helping them develop the knowledge and skills they need to achieve those goals and fill the needs of the company. Talent development…
Best PracticesTips for Running Mentorship Programs for WomenMentorship is a practice that has helped countless executives make their way to high-level positions, with senior leaders as advisers and allies. Women can especially benefit from mentoring as they seek to overcome traditional barriers to the leadership pipeline. But research shows, women often don’t engage in mentoring at the same rates as men –…
Best PracticesSuccession Planning: What It Is & Why It’s ImportantThe unexpected loss of key leaders can throw a real wrench into the works for organizations, especially in the current climate of steep competition for talent. Starting a hiring search from scratch can be frustrating, time-consuming and expensive. That’s why it’s imperative for organizations to prepare to replace crucial positions before there’s a frantic need….
Best PracticesWhat are Workplace Sponsorship Programs?Workplace sponsorship programs match emerging talent with leaders and influential employees who can help them move ahead in their careers. In today’s world, these programs are especially helpful in boosting advancement for people who have typically been unrepresented, including women and people of color. What does a sponsor do? Sponsors use their experience, clout and…
Best PracticesBoomerang Employees: Ways to Welcome Them BackMany companies have lost good employees over the past few years amidst the Great Resignation/Reshuffle. But that doesn’t mean they are gone forever. As the pandemic eases and former workers’ situations change, many may be looking to return. Former employees accounted for 4.5 percent of all new hires among companies in 2021, up from 3.9…
Best PracticesTime to Update Your Employee Onboarding? Here’s HowAmidst the Great Resignation and ensuing Great Reshuffle, finding and keeping good employees has become one of the top challenges facing organizations. According to a 2021 survey by Willis Towers Watson, 73 percent of employers reported having a hard time attracting employees, and 61 percent said they have difficulty keeping the employees they have. This…
Best PracticesBenefits of ERGs: Creating Belonging in the WorkplaceAs workplaces focus more on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), many organizations are realizing the importance of the “I” in that equation—inclusion. Representation is key, but ultimately, employees need to feel valued and included to live up to their full potential and remain at an organization. For the full definition and the roles that make…
MentoringCan Reverse Mentoring Programs Build Inclusive Workplaces?Diversity, equity, and inclusion and belonging (DEIB) in the workplace has never been more important. Top business thinkers have made the case for years that diverse workforces drive innovation and financial success, with real results to back them up. However, recent events—including the global pandemic, which has vastly altered the way we work, and a…